A hair relaxation composition is provided. The hair relaxation comprises an activator containing a thiosulfate compound, an acidifier that preferably does not impart a color change to the hair, and a catalyst. The composition has a pH ranging from about 3.0 to about 4.5. A method for relaxing hair is also provided. A composition as described above is applied to the hair. The composition is allowed to remain on the hair for a period of time ranging from about 10 minutes to about 60 minutes. The composition is removed from the hair. The application, standing and removal steps are then repeated.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application claims priority of International Patent Application No. PCT/US99/28729, filed Dec. 2, 1999, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/110,611 filed Dec. 2, 1998, the entire disclosures of which are herein incorporated by reference.
